disown
/dɪsˈoʊn/
verb
- To refuse to acknowledge or accept someone as a relative or member of one's family.
- He was disowned by his siblings after he was convicted of the crime.
- In some cultures, parents may disown a child who marries against their wishes.
- The wealthy family decided to disown their son after he refused to follow their traditions.
- To deny any connection with or responsibility for something, such as an action, statement, or belief.
- The company disowned the faulty product, claiming it was a manufacturing error.
- The politician tried to disown the controversial remarks made by his campaign manager.
- She disowned her earlier writings, saying they no longer reflected her views.
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